FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
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Eastern Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.